Widely regarded as one of Britain’s most successful Olympians of all time, Sir Jason Kenny has been confirmed as a headline speaker for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference in January 2027.
The highly decorated cyclist will speak about performance, resilience and success at the event, which will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Stratford-upon-Avon from January 24 to January 27.
Ben Harrison, GCA chairman and operations director of Haskins Garden Centres, who is organising the conference alongside GCA CEO Peter Burks, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to announce Sir Jason Kenny as one of our headline speakers for 2027. His achievements place him among the greatest athletes of all time, but what makes his story so inspiring is the mindset, determination, and resilience behind that success.
“Our conference is all about motivating and energising our members, and Sir Jason’s insights into high performance, teamwork, and overcoming challenges will resonate strongly with everyone attending. We’re confident he will be a truly memorable addition to what is shaping up to be an exceptional programme.”
Sir Jason’s Olympic career includes seven gold medals and two silvers. After retiring in February 2022, he joined British Cycling as the men’s podium sprint coach, where he now helps guide the next generation of cyclists towards Olympic success.
Peter added: “Welcoming someone of Sir Jason’s calibre to our conference is incredibly exciting. His journey from Olympic champion to coach reflects continuous growth, adaptability and a commitment to excellence – values that align strongly with our industry.
“Our conferences are designed to leave delegates feeling buoyant and ready to take on new opportunities, and Sir Jason’s story will undoubtedly deliver just that. We look forward to sharing more details about the full speaker line-up, which includes two more high-profile presenters, in the coming weeks as we build towards what promises to be a fantastic event.”
Tickets for the 2027 GCA Conference will officially go on sale at 8am on June 22 2026, via the members’ section of the GCA website. An early-bird 10% discount will also be available for those booking before the end of July.
